Honda FIT Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 2,198 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 2,198 owner complaints and 34 safety recalls on file for the Honda FIT, across 14 model years (2007–2020). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (370). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Honda FIT
2013-2017 Honda Fit Hybrid F Package. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2007, with 370 complaints
2007: 37020073702008: 21720082172009: 28720092872010: 18420101842011: 11320111132012: 11320121132013: 17620131762014: 0201402015: 28520152852016: 12120161212017: 432017432018: 11720181172019: 13620191362020: 36202036

n = 2,198 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda FIT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FIT year: 2007, 2009, 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 FIT: 370 complaints, 11 recalls
  2. 2009 FIT: 287 complaints, 11 recalls
  3. 2015 FIT: 285 complaints, 4 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2020 FIT: 36 complaints, 4 recalls
  2. 2017 FIT: 43 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2011 FIT: 113 complaints, 11 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Honda FIT problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags problems5361277
Electrical System problems407138
Steering problems2121313
Engine problems200138
Structure problems1951314
Power Train problems1931211
Fuel/propulsion System problems156126
Exterior Lighting problems106102
Vehicle Speed Control751231
Service Brakes451118
Seats40122
Visibility4091
Seat Belts39115
Tires38101
Engine and Engine Cooling3492
Fuel System, Gasoline3490
Electronic Stability Control (esc)30107
Service Brakes, Hydraulic26510
Forward Collision Avoidance2430
Suspension2493
Wheels2391
Visibility/wiper22110
Equipment16100
Lane Departure1630
Latches/locks/linkages950
Interior Lighting320
Back Over Prevention220
Equipment Adaptive/mobility220
Traction Control System220
Fuel System, Other110
Service Brakes, Electric111

Honda FIT problems by model year

Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.

All Honda FIT model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2020 FIT3645★Forward Collision AvoidanceFar fewer complaints than other years
2019 FIT13665★Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2018 FIT11745★Electrical SystemFewer complaints than other years
2017 FIT4305★Electrical SystemFar fewer complaints than other years
2016 FIT12115★Electrical SystemFewer complaints than other years
2015 FIT28545★Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2014 FIT00——
2013 FIT176104★Air BagsMore complaints than other years
2012 FIT113114★Air BagsFewer complaints than other years
2011 FIT11311—Air BagsFewer complaints than other years
2010 FIT18412—Air BagsMore complaints than other years
2009 FIT28711—Air BagsFar more complaints than other years
2008 FIT2178—Air BagsMore complaints than other years
2007 FIT37011—SteeringFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda FIT years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (370), 2009 (287), 2015 (285) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FIT year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Honda FIT?

Air Bags, with 536 complaints across 12 model years.

How many recalls does the Honda FIT have?

34 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.